Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Two adults, child survive crash

SERIAN: Two adults and a child survived a road accident after losing control of their compact multipurpose vehicle (MPV) this morning (Dec 16). The State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) said it received a distress call at 9.01am regarding the accident at Kampung Stabun, Batu 37, Jalan Kuchin-Serian. A

Man held for transporting diesel without permit

KUCHING: Marine police arrested a man for modifying a commercial vehicle and carrying controlled items without permits. The Marine Police Region 5 stopped a lorry trailer at Jalan Datuk Bandar Mustapha during an operations on Dec 13. They inspected the vehicle and found a modified 1,000-litre fuel tank with diesel

Road safety awareness drive launched for festive season

SADONG JAYA: Road users, especially those using rural roads in Samarahan Division, have been advised to take precautions while driving. They should also stick to road safety and traffic rules during the school holidays. Sadong Jaya assemblyman Aidel Lariwoo said that the number of vehicles in Samarahan Division has increased,

‘Seek early treatment for cleft lip and palate’

KUCHING: Cleft lip and palate is a congenital problem that affects every 500 to 700 births in Asian countries. “Babies born with clefts have several medical problems and potential complications that require the solid involvement of various aspects of medical expertise,” said Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Director Dr Ngian Hie

Three nabbed for drug abuse in Bintulu

BINTULU: Three local man have been apprehended by police for involving in drug abuse activities at a nearby budget hotel in town. According to Bintulu OCPD Supt Batholomew Umpit, Bintulu’s Narcotic Criminal Investigation Department took down the trio at Pasar Lama on Dec 2 (Friday). “The suspects, age between 18

Motorcycle burst into flames after crash with pickup

BETONG: Two men survived a collision with a pickup causing their motorcycle to burst into flames. At 3.40pm today, an emergency call was received by the State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) regarding a collision between a pickup vehicle and a motorcycle. Firemen from Betong Bomba station was deployed

i-CATS UC, SEB join hands to plant trees

KUCHING: i-CATS University College (i-CATS UC) has collaborated with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) in the Tree Planting Programme in an effort to sustain the environment and also to help beautify Rumah Seri Kenangan. The corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme was organised by i-CATS UC participated by 45 staff members including its

Woman, two children severely injured in MPV-pickup crash

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A woman and two children survived a horrific road collision but sustained serious injuries. A spokesperson from the State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) said an emergency call was received at 1.49pm (Dec 2) that there was a road accident at Jalan Meranek, Kota Samarahan. The operations

Man detained in botched ‘grab-and-slash’ robbery attempt

BINTULU: A local man has been detained by police for injuring two people with a sharp weapon after committing a robbery at a supermarket. Bintulu OCPD Supt Batholomew Umpit stated that the man was detained on Dec 1 at a supermarket area in Bintulu town. “Further investigation of the incident